David Amerson, released by the Raiders earlier this month, has signed with the division-rival Chiefs. The cornerback made 33 starts for Oakland in three seasons, but he was limited last season due to a foot injury.

Based on their opponents' cumulative winning percentage of .473 last season, the Raiders -- who finished 6-10 -- could face an easier road in 2018.

Paul Gutierrez ESPN Staff Writer

A year after entering the season with the fourth-hardest strength of schedule, Jon Gruden's Raiders will have the third-easiest SOS in 2018...at least, based on opponents and their combined winning percentage from 2017, per ESPN Stats & Information. With their opponents having a winning percentage of .473 last year, the Raiders are tied with the Bengals and only the Texans (.453) and Titans (.465) have lower SOS's.

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Paul Gutierrez ESPN Staff Writer

Derek Carr is an unabashed Lakers fan. The Raiders quarterback is also, apparently, a recruiter for the Lakers. Or did you miss his plea to LeBron James on Twitter Thursday morning?

Randy Moss has the Hall-worthy stats, and beyond the numbers, his overwhelming talent had a profound effect on every defense he faced.

Paul Gutierrez ESPN Staff Writer

Khalil Mack, the 2016 NFL defensive player of the year, took to Twitter to congratulate Aaron Donald for winning the 2017 NFL defensive player of the year award. The question now, then, is who sets the market this offseason with a contract extension? Mack was drafted fifth overall in 2014 by the Raiders while Donald was selected 13th by the Rams.